Australian tennis star, Arina Rodionova didn’t get a wild card entry at the upcoming Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/]. Despite defeating 2020’s AO champion, Sofia Kenin [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sofia-kenin/] in the ongoing Brisbane International, her name was not on the list. Now this decision of the tournament committee has surprised Rodionova. Even her fans are quite disappointed with her name being not included in the list. Steadily rising, Rodionova has performed quite well at the Brisbane International. Winning two out of three matches in straight sets, she has shown that she is a promising contender for the AO. WITH A SIMPLE PHRASE ‘IT IS WORTH IT’ ARINA RODIONOVA TRIES TO ACCEPT THE SITUATION Arina Rodionova retweeted a tennis source’s tweet where the source dropped the list of wildcard entries for the Australian Open 2024. Posting the list, even the source wrote a disappointing caption. It read-“Full list of #AusOpen main draw wild cards: Arina Rodionova, the Aussie #1 who beat 2020 AO champ Sofia Kenin in Brisbane this week, did not get one.” Now this tweet caught the eye of the Australian tennis star and she retweeted it to share the news with her fans. Rodionova added a message with her tweet, which read- “I wish I could say I am surprised But honestly. The satisfaction of achieving it all absolutely on your own, despite all this stuff… it is worth it. I will see you guys at AO qualies in couple of days and I am PUMPED for this LFG.” It is true that Rodionova has come a long way, and even though she didn’t get the wild card entry, she will be satisfied because despite suffering from a wrist injury , she has made a massive comeback. Arina Rodionova is preparing for the upcoming Australian Open [https://www.essentiallysports.com/how-is-australian-open-surface-different-from-us-open-wta-atp-tennis-news/] in full swing. In fact, she is also dedicated to making a prominent mark on this ongoing Brisbane International. Speaking of which, it was very interesting to see Rodionova take on the world number 37. Read more: Why Australian Open Is Known as The ‘Happy Slam’? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/why-australian-open-is-known-as-the-happy-slam/]

Despite stunning performance at the Brisbane International, Rodionova is not in the list of home country's Grand Slam event's wild card list.

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The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the tennis season. It is played on hard courts at the Melbourne Park in the city of Melbourne. The tournament was founded in 1905, and until 1987, it was played on grass. In 2023, Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open men&#8217;s singles final, and in the process, extended his record as the player with the most Australian Open singles titles (10). On the women&#8217;s side, the singles final went Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka&#8217;s way, making it her first Grand Slam. 2024 is set to be yet another stellar year in the history of the Australian Open. All eyes will be on the tournament from January 14, more so because of the participation of multiple high-profile comebacks. On the men&#8217;s side, Rafael Nadal is all geared up to return to action after almost a year of missing competitive tennis. On the women&#8217;s side, Naomi Osaka should light up the Melbourne Park with her aggressive style of play

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sofia Kenin 2023: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sofia Anna "Sonya" Kenin is a professional tennis player from the United States of America. She has a career-high ranking of No. 4, which she attained on March 9, 2020.</span>

[caption id="attachment_482816" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-482816 size-full" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1203337700.jpg" alt="Sofia Kenin - Australian Open" width="1920" height="1280" /> Sofia Kenin of the United States poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after her Women's Singles Final match against Garbine Muguruza of Spain&gt; on day thirteen of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">She was named WTA Player of the Year in 2020 after winning the Australian Open and finishing as the runner-up at the French Open.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sofia Kenin: Net worth 2023</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">The former number four has earned a total sum of $8,539,653, according to the official website of </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">the WTA Tour</span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. In 2020, she was ranked 8th in Forbes' list of the highest-paid female athletes in the world, earning $5.8 million. Kenin has an estimated net worth of $3 million, as per various sources.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sofia Kenin: Net Endorsements 2023</span></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Initially, Kenin was sponsored by Nike. She later found new sponsors in Fila, who sponsored her clothing and shoes between 2018 and 2022. Kenin has been sponsored by the American athletics organisation Free People Movement since 2022. She is sponsored by Babolat and plays with the Pure Drive racket. Kenin inked an endorsement arrangement with Motorola, an American consumer electronics and telecommunications firm, in January 2021.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Early life and education</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sofia Anna "Sonya" Kenin was born on November 14, 1998, in Moscow, Russia, in a house of Jewish faith. Her parents, Svetlana and Alexander Kenin, left the Soviet Union in 1987 and emigrated to the United States. But they moved back to Russia for Sofia's birth. Her family relocated to the United States shortly after she was born. Her mother was a nurse in the Soviet Union, and her parents arrived in the United States with only $286.</span>

[caption id="attachment_406506" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-406506" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201011000458/2020-10-10T144548Z_120528676_UP1EGAA150CNJ_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN.jpg" alt="Sofia Kenin disappointed after her French Open 2020 loss" width="1920" height="1280" /> Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - Sofia Kenin of the U.S. looks dejected after losing the final against Poland's Iga Swiatek. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes[/caption]

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kenin began playing tennis at the age of five, inspired by her father, who had previously played recreationally. Her parents recognised her ability and set up a training session with Rick Macci in Broward County, Florida. Macci coached Kenin for seven years until she was twelve years old. Serena Williams' former instructor praised her and referred to her as the "</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">scariest little creature</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">."</span>

<strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Read More - </span></strong><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-she-had-nothing-to-lose-hours-after-wimbledon-defeat-19-year-old-coco-gauff-makes-brutal-admission-about-her-american-opponent-sofia-kenin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Indian Wells Lives Up to Expectations as Fans Capture Salty Handshake Drama Between American Stars Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens</span></a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">How many majors does Sofia Kenin have?</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sofia Kenin has won five WTA titles, and her Grand Slam breakthrough came at</span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/australian-open/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> the Australian Open</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> 2020. She toppled top-seed </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ashleigh-barty/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ashleigh Barty</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> in the semifinals and defeated the two-time major champion </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/garbine-muguruza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Garbine Muguruza</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> in the finals.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">With her major title, her WTA rankings skyrocketed. She was ranked number seven in the world and surpassed the American legend </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/serena-williams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Serena Williams</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> in the rankings scale and became the number one American.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In 2019, she began her year with a title in Hobart. Later, she reached the fourth round at </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/french-open-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">the French Open</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> and defeated Serena Williams in the third round. Kenin won another title in Mallorca by defeating </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/belinda-bencic/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Belinda Bencic</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> in the finals. She won her third WTA singles title in Guangzhou.</span>

[caption id="attachment_482815" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-482815" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1202876513-1.jpg" alt="Sofia Kenin" width="1920" height="1280" /> Sofia Kenin of the United States celebrates after winning her Women's Singles Semifinal match against Ashleigh Barty of Australia on day eleven of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">That year, Kenin won the WTA Most Improved Player of the Year award. She became the first American player to win that award since Serena Williams in 1999.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kenin's highest rank to date is world number four, which she first achieved in March 2020. She was able to manage the rank due to an Australian Open win and a French Open final. When tennis resumed normally in 2021, Kenin struggled with form. The American player could not find her footing and ended the year ranked 12.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">In 2022, her form would become even worse due to an injury which put her out of the French Open and Wimbledon. Even after her return, she was unable to deliver great performances and ended the year ranked 235. </span>

<strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Read More - </span></strong><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-sofia-kenin-ends-endorsement-with-fila-signs-a-major-150k-deal-with-bulgarian-sportsbrand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Sofia Kenin Ends Endorsement With Fila; Signs a Major 150k Deal With Bulgarian Sports brand</span></a>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kenin has gained some ground this year as she has entered the top 100. She also beat </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-she-had-nothing-to-lose-hours-after-wimbledon-defeat-19-year-old-coco-gauff-makes-brutal-admission-about-her-american-opponent-sofia-kenin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Coco Gauff in Wimbledon, a top-five victory</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. Now, she goes into the US Open as a crowd favorite. But she has yet to play in a final of any tournament since 2020.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Is Sofia Kenin in a relationship?</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">For a short time, Kenin was in a relationship with former coach Max Wenders. He had previously worked with several WTA players. Kenin had disagreements with her father, who left as a coach for a year in 2020. Wanders was never Kenin's official coach, although he became close to the player in 2020.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kenin made their relationship public when she posted a birthday wish on her Instagram story, which included a photo of the couple. The couple separated after a few months for reasons unknown. Wenders was later banned from the sport for 12 years in 2022 when charges of match-fixing and tampering with evidence surfaced.</span>

<strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Read More - </span></strong><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-dutch-tennis-coach-max-wenders-banned-by-itia-for-12-years/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Dutch Tennis Coach Max Wenders Banned by ITIA for 12 Years</span></a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Why did Kenin split with her father?</span></strong></h2>
<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Ahead of her 2021 Roland Garros stint, Kenin announced that she will be splitting with her coach, who was also her father. She said that she had a lot of success with her father and felt that now was the time for her to pursue what she wanted to do with her career. Therefore, she separated from her father, but left the room open </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-time-for-me-to-do-what-i-wanted-sofia-kenin-opens-up-on-parting-ways-with-her-father/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">for a future reconciliation if needed</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">.</span>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kenin would be glad she did not close that door, as she reinstated her father as her main coach not long after. As Wenders was fired and under controversy, and her form kept falling.</span>

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<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kenin said, "</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">This year has been a very bumpy road for me; I'm finally back to training and doing what I love! I'm happy to have my dad in my life, who has always been there for me through thick and thin,"</span></em><span data-preserver-spaces="true"> </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-sofia-kenin-reunites-with-her-father-after-a-disappointing-season/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Kenin wrote on Instagram</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true">. "</span><em><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Excited that he's part of my team, and I'm super excited to get back on court competing again next year."</span></em>

<span data-preserver-spaces="true">Despite a bigger fall in 2022, the two are back on track and are focused on getting back into the top 50. </span>

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Foundation and Charity</h2>
In 2019, Kenin participated in a charity event with other tennis stars and the proceeds went to the benefit of the Bryan Bros. Foundation and golf legend Jack Nicklaus' Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Sofia Kenin?</h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/SofiaKenin?s=20">Twitter</a>; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sofia.kenin/?hl=en">Instagram</a>; <a href="https://www.sonyakenin.com/">Website</a>
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Sofia Kenin

Sofia Kenin 2023: Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Sofia Anna &#8220;Sonya&#8221; Kenin is a professional tennis player from the United States of America. She has a career-high ranking of No. 4, which she attained on March 9, 2020. Sofia Kenin of the United States poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after her Women&#8217;s Singles Final match against Garbine Muguruza of Spain&gt; on day thirteen of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) She was named WTA Player of the Year in 2020 after winning the Australian Open and finishing as the runner-up at the French Open. Sofia Kenin: Net worth 2023 The former number four has earned a total sum of $8,539,653, according to the official website of the WTA Tour. In 2020, she was ranked 8th in Forbes&#8217; list of the highest-paid female athletes in the world, earning $5.8 million. Kenin has an estimated net worth of $3 million, as per various sources. Sofia Kenin: Net Endorsements 2023 Initially, Kenin was sponsored by Nike. She later found new sponsors in Fila, who sponsored her clothing and shoes between 2018 and 2022. Kenin has been sponsored by the American athletics organisation Free People Movement since 2022. She is sponsored by Babolat and plays with the Pure Drive racket. Kenin inked an endorsement arrangement with Motorola, an American consumer electronics and telecommunications firm, in January 2021. Early life and education Sofia Anna &#8220;Sonya&#8221; Kenin was born on November 14, 1998, in Moscow, Russia, in a house of Jewish faith. Her parents, Svetlana and Alexander Kenin, left the Soviet Union in 1987 and emigrated to the United States. But they moved back to Russia for Sofia&#8217;s birth. Her family relocated to the United States shortly after she was born. Her mother was a nurse in the Soviet Union, and her parents arrived in the United States with only $286. Tennis &#8211; French Open &#8211; Roland Garros, Paris, France &#8211; Sofia Kenin of the U.S. looks dejected after losing the final against Poland&#8217;s Iga Swiatek. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Kenin began playing tennis at the age of five, inspired by her father, who had previously played recreationally. Her parents recognised her ability and set up a training session with Rick Macci in Broward County, Florida. Macci coached Kenin for seven years until she was twelve years old. Serena Williams&#8217; former instructor praised her and referred to her as the &#8220;scariest little creature.&#8221; Read More &#8211; Indian Wells Lives Up to Expectations as Fans Capture Salty Handshake Drama Between American Stars Sofia Kenin and Sloane Stephens How many majors does Sofia Kenin have? Sofia Kenin has won five WTA titles, and her Grand Slam breakthrough came at the Australian Open 2020. She toppled top-seed Ashleigh Barty in the semifinals and defeated the two-time major champion Garbine Muguruza in the finals. With her major title, her WTA rankings skyrocketed. She was ranked number seven in the world and surpassed the American legend Serena Williams in the rankings scale and became the number one American. In 2019, she began her year with a title in Hobart. Later, she reached the fourth round at the French Open and defeated Serena Williams in the third round. Kenin won another title in Mallorca by defeating Belinda Bencic in the finals. She won her third WTA singles title in Guangzhou. Sofia Kenin of the United States celebrates after winning her Women&#8217;s Singles Semifinal match against Ashleigh Barty of Australia on day eleven of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 30, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images) That year, Kenin won the WTA Most Improved Player of the Year award. She became the first American player to win that award since Serena Williams in 1999. Kenin&#8217;s highest rank to date is world number four, which she first achieved in March 2020. She was able to manage the rank due to an Australian Open win and a French Open final. When tennis resumed normally in 2021, Kenin struggled with form. The American player could not find her footing and ended the year ranked 12. In 2022, her form would become even worse due to an injury which put her out of the French Open and Wimbledon. Even after her return, she was unable to deliver great performances and ended the year ranked 235.  Read More &#8211; Sofia Kenin Ends Endorsement With Fila; Signs a Major 150k Deal With Bulgarian Sports brand Kenin has gained some ground this year as she has entered the top 100. She also beat Coco Gauff in Wimbledon, a top-five victory. Now, she goes into the US Open as a crowd favorite. But she has yet to play in a final of any tournament since 2020. Is Sofia Kenin in a relationship? For a short time, Kenin was in a relationship with former coach Max Wenders. He had previously worked with several WTA players. Kenin had disagreements with her father, who left as a coach for a year in 2020. Wanders was never Kenin&#8217;s official coach, although he became close to the player in 2020. Kenin made their relationship public when she posted a birthday wish on her Instagram story, which included a photo of the couple. The couple separated after a few months for reasons unknown. Wenders was later banned from the sport for 12 years in 2022 when charges of match-fixing and tampering with evidence surfaced. Read More &#8211; Dutch Tennis Coach Max Wenders Banned by ITIA for 12 Years Why did Kenin split with her father? Ahead of her 2021 Roland Garros stint, Kenin announced that she will be splitting with her coach, who was also her father. She said that she had a lot of success with her father and felt that now was the time for her to pursue what she wanted to do with her career. Therefore, she separated from her father, but left the room open for a future reconciliation if needed. Kenin would be glad she did not close that door, as she reinstated her father as her main coach not long after. As Wenders was fired and under controversy, and her form kept falling. &nbsp;  &nbsp;      View this post on Instagram            &nbsp; A post shared by Sofia Kenin (@sofia.kenin)  Kenin said, &#8220;This year has been a very bumpy road for me; I&#8217;m finally back to training and doing what I love! I&#8217;m happy to have my dad in my life, who has always been there for me through thick and thin,&#8221; Kenin wrote on Instagram. &#8220;Excited that he&#8217;s part of my team, and I&#8217;m super excited to get back on court competing again next year.&#8221; Despite a bigger fall in 2022, the two are back on track and are focused on getting back into the top 50.  Watch This Story &#8211; Tech Titan Alexis Ohanian Helpless as Pregnant Wife Serena Williams&#8217; Smart &#8216;Hijack&#8217; Plan Works Its Wonders in an Adorable Banter Between the Power Couple  Foundation and Charity In 2019, Kenin participated in a charity event with other tennis stars and the proceeds went to the benefit of the Bryan Bros. Foundation and golf legend Jack Nicklaus&#8217; Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation. How to contact Sofia Kenin? Twitter; Instagram; Website   Age  24   Spouse None  Residence  Florida, USA   Nationality  American   Endorsements  FILA, Babolat, Motorola, JetToken   Net Worth  US $3 million   Height  1.70 m   Coach  Alex Kenin

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